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KGF
327.50
-0.39 (-0.12%)
ASK PRICE BID PRICE CHANGE
327.50 327.30 -0.39 (-0.12%)
Volume 4,557,078
Day's high 335.50
Day's low 254.10
Today’s open 328.50
Prev Close 327.40
   

Index: FTSE 100, FTSE 250 & FTSE All-Share

Sector: General Retailers

  • Company URL: http://www.kingfisher.co.uk
  • Company Profile: Kingfisher is a home improvement retailer, owner and operator of the B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, Hornbach and Brico Depot store chains. The group began life as Woolworth Holdings back in 1982, as a parent company for Woolworths, B&Q and Woolworths Properties before adding the Comet electricals chain and health retailer Superdrug in the 1980s before changing its name to Kingfisher in 1989. The group has rapidly expanded, acquiring retailers all over the world, but in 1999 its plan to buy supermarket group Asda was thwarted by US giant Wal-Mart. In 2001 Superdrug was sold to Dutch group Kruidvat and in 2003 the electrical & furniture arms were demerged to form Kesa Electricals.

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BullBearings trader activity in the last few days with this stock

Buying: 45%

Selling: 55%

Recent trades by BullBearings members
TRADE QTY. PRICE DATE
SELL 26,132 327.2p 23/05/13 15:28
BUY 7,893 327.6p 23/05/13 15:14
BUY 9,114 327.4p 23/05/13 15:12
BUY 9,125 327p 23/05/13 15:06
SELL BET 50 325.85p 23/05/13 13:40

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News & Reports referencing KGF

London close: Markets tumble as stimulus hopes fade

The recent bullish mood on equity markets quickly faded on Thursday as mixed messages from the Federal Reserve and a slowdown in China sparked a heavy sell-off on the FTSE 100, which lost more than two per cent of its value.

2 days ago

London midday: Rally runs out of steam after Bernanke comments

Markets tumbled by around two per cent on Thursday morning as investors chose to take profits in the aftermath of comments from the head of the US Federal Reserve and a disappointing reading of manufacturing activity in China.

2 days ago

Broker tips: Kingfisher, St James's Place, Halfords

The recent rally in Kingfisher's share price was paused on Thursday morning after Nomura downgraded its rating on the stock from 'neutral' to 'reduce', saying that shares in the B&Q owner have travelled too far given the tough times ahead.

2 days ago

Broker snap: Nomura downgrades Kingfisher ahead of 'difficult year'

The recent rally in Kingfisher's share price was paused on Thursday morning after Nomura downgraded its rating on the stock from 'neutral' to 'reduce', saying that shares in the B&Q owner have travelled too far given the tough times ahead.

2 days ago

Thursday broker round-up UPDATE

Amara Mining: Numis lowers target price from 80p to 70p, while keeping a buy recommendation.

2 days ago

Traders' views

Be careful when trading on margin

By Ronnie Chopra

With record numbers of people trading on margin through CFDs and spread betting, it is extremely important not to use all the leverage available which can be tempting but one must resist -  as within a blink of an eye your position(s) can be wiped out.  

With leverage sometime 100 times for an instrument, especially indices one has to be very careful when trading as the risk/reward is extremely high. It is no joke to say that trading is riskier than visiting a casino. Profits and losses can be far greater trading!

As with most currencies...”it’s all about Bernanke!”

By Ishaq Siddiqi

Earlier this week we heard from the Reserve Bank of Australia and the minutes of their meeting, which generally confirmed what most had suspected: that the strength of AUD was a pivotal factor in what was an otherwise close decision to cut interest rates.

The all-important policy guidance at the end of the minutes reveals that the RBA opted to use “some” (the “some” comment is a repeat from a couple of weeks ago) of the scope afforded by the low first quarter inflation figures and outlook, to lower the cash rate. 

A stimulus programme might be the way to go for the UK

By Christopher Beauchamp

The latest Japanese GDP reading highlights the success that the new massive stimulus programme being carried out in Japan has had in revitalising that stricken economy. Today’s drop in UK inflation suggests that the new Bank of England governor may be wise to suggest a similar policy for the UK.

The equity markets are too confident to ignore geopolitical risk and war

By Ronnie Chopra

The markets seem to be extending their highs in recent days with no concern about the continuing threat of war in the Middle East.

This morning, news that Israeli and Syrian forces have exchanged fire across the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights was largely ignored by the financial markets. 

Sharp fall in silver today – fallen to levels not seen since September 2010

By Ronnie Chopra

This morning silver fell to levels not seen since September 2010 as commodity prices slumped overnight in Asia and this extended in early London trading. Although here is plenty of physical buying from China, India and the Middle East – there is heavy computer ETF selling.

A strong dollar and outperforming equity markets have shifted investor’s attention to more risky assets with silver suffering.

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